Packers' Aaron Rodgers roots on the Badgers

Mar 27, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers watches during the second half in the semifinals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Baylor Bears at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; General view of the exterior of Honda Center before the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament between the Arizona Wildcats and the Wisconsin Badgers.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; General view of Honda Center during the first half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament between the Arizona Wildcats and the Wisconsin Badgers.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; A Wisconsin Badgers fan holds up a sign before the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller instructs against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers fans celebrate against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan instructs in a team huddle against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) during the first half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan instructs in a team huddle against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan reacts against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan (right) argues with NCAA official Mike Eades (left) during the first half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers cheerleaders perform against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller (right) high-fives guard Gabe York (1) against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players celebrate against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Bronson Koenig (24) celebrates after making a basket against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Josh Gasser (21) reacts against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan watches against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players celebrate against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller (second from left) instructs in a huddle against the Wisconsin Badgers during overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Honda Center.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players celebrate after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players celebrate after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players celebrate after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players celebrate after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan (right) celebrates with athletic director Barry Alvarez (left) after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan (left) celebrates with athletic director Barry Alvarez (right) after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan is raised up by his team after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan is raised up by his team after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers players celebrate after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) celebrates after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan is raised up by his team after overtime in the finals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament against the Arizona Wildcats at Honda Center. The Badgers defeated the Wildcats 64-63.
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Mar 27, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers watches during the second half in the semifinals of the west regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Baylor Bears at Honda Center.
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Packers' Aaron Rodgers roots on the Badgers

By Lance Allan. CREATED Mar 30, 2014

In the aftermath of the Badgers Final Four celebration, I caught up with Wisconsin's high profile fan, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and got his thoughts on the game, Bo Ryan, and the site of the Final Four.

On the OT thriller: "It's pretty nerve wracking to be up in the stands. But this is so much fun to be around."

On the Badgers team: "Frank and the guys played really well. Incredible plays down the stretch. Some suspect reffing I think at times."

On the Final Four being played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the site of the Packers most recent Super Bowl victory: "Special place. There's been some Wisconsin victories in that place."

On the special nature of this: "This is something that those kids will remember for the rest of their lives and it's fun to be able to encourage them."

On the Badgers fans: "The crowd support was amazing from the Badgers fans. I think most people were excited to get out of the weather."

Final thoughts on this incredible run: This is exciting and the Badgers will have a blast and hopefully get to Monday and win it all."

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